Hey amigos! 🌟 Big news from Down Under and across the Pacific! 🌏 China is calling on Australia to take a chill pill and rethink its view on China's strategic intentions. 🤔
So, what's the scoop? On Wednesday, China responded to the Australian Defense Ministry's claims about China's so-called \"coercive tactics.\" Aussie Defense Minister Richard Marles unveiled Australia's first-ever National Defense Strategy, aiming to tackle what he calls the country's \"most significant strategic risks.\" 😮
Marles didn't hold back, saying, \"China has employed coercive tactics in pursuit of its strategic objectives.\" ⚠️ But China wasn't having it! Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stepped up at a regular press briefing and set the record straight. 🎤
\"China is all about peaceful development! ✌️ We follow a defense policy that's purely defensive in nature,\" Lin Jian emphasized. He assured that China is committed to keeping the peace in the Asia-Pacific region and the world at large. 🌏✨ \"We pose no threat to any country,\" he added.
Lin Jian pointed out that the real security risks in the Asia-Pacific come from \"certain external powers forming exclusive blocs to create confrontation,\" especially in the South China Sea. 🌊👀
He had some friendly advice for Australia: \"We hope the Australian side will form a correct perception of China's development and strategic intentions, abandon the Cold War mentality, do more things conducive to maintaining regional peace and stability, and not make an issue out of China.\" 🤝❤️
Sounds like China is extending an olive branch! 🌿 Let's hope Australia and China can vibe together for the sake of regional peace and harmony. 🕊️✌️
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China urges Australia to form a correct view of its strategic intent
cgtn.com
